Trump: Strait of Hormuz Remains Open Despite U.S.-Iran Tensions

President Donald Trump declared Sunday that commercial vessels are free to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, even as hostilities between the United States and Iran continue to raise alarms about security along one of the most vital oil shipping lanes in the world.

Trump made the remarks during an appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press, addressing growing international concerns over the waterway’s safety as the two nations continue trading attacks in the region.